- Assistant Professor
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Chaitra Dhar Taye, M.Sc. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Ph. D. in Applied Geology (2009-2016):
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Thesis Title: “Petrography and Geochemistry of the Volcanic and Metavolcanic Rocks of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India”.
Supervisor: Prof. Pramathesh Bhattacharyya, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Master of Science in Applied Geology (2005-2007):
Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Dissertation Title: “Petrographic characteristics of basement rocks encountered in a few boreholes in Upper Assam Basin”
Supervisor: Prof. Pramathesh Bhattacharyya, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Bachelor of Science in Geology (2002-2005):
Department of Geology, Sibsagar College, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
OTHER qualification
PGDCA (2015-2016)
Directorate of Distance Learning, Dibrugarh University, Assam, India
Diploma in Museum Studies (2014-2015)
Distance Learning Program Conducted by the Commonwealth Association of Museum, Canada.
PROFESSIONAL/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Institution/ Organization Name
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Designation
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Duration
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1
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Department of Geology, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat
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Assistant Professor
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14th September, 2019 to Present
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2
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Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University
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Laboratory Assistant
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15th June, 2012 to 12th September, 2019
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3
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SEW Energy Ltd, in Tawang Basin, Arunachal Pradesh, India
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Geologist (Four different projects)
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August, 2010 to June, 2012
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4
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Department of Geology, Dibru college, Dibrugarh, Assam
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Part time lecturer
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Three months during 2009-2010
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RESEARCH AREAS
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Igneous Petrology
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Geochemistry and Geochronology
- Tectonics
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Geology of Northeast India
RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Title of the project
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Name of the funding agency
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Grant amount
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Duration/status
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1
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Mineral Chemistry and Petrography of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Abor Volcanics, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India: Implications for Magmatic Processes and Tectonic Setting
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Research Seed Money Scheme, Jagannath Barooah College, Jorhat
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30,000/-
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Completed
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2
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Provenance (i.e., origin and Source) and depositional history of sediments of Brahmaputra basin
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Dibrugarh University
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2,00,000/-
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Ongoing
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Provenance and depositional environment of Yinkiong Group of Eastern Himalayas, Arunachal Pradesh and its relationship with Abor volcanics, with special emphasis on chemostratigraphy and economic prospects |
SERB-SURE |
26,84,000/- |
Ongoing
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal publications (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed)
- Kachari, D.M., Taye, C.D. & Chutia, A. 2024. Provenance and depositional setting of the Disang Group exposed in the north-easternmost part of Assam-Arakan Basin, India: insights from petrography and clay mineralogy. Journal of Sedimentary Environments. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43217-024-00199-1
- Saikia, R.R., Taye, C.D., Amin, N., Konwar, S., Panzeri, L., Galli, A. 2024. Chronological and Archaeometric Evaluation of Bricks from Archaeological Sites of Upper Assam, Northeast India: Estimation of the Firing Temperature and Civilization History. Applied Sciences. vol-14, 6271. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14146271
- Chutia, A., Kachari, D. M., & Taye, C. D., 2024. Petrography and Geochemistry of the Lower Sylhet Sandstone Member (Therria Sandstone) of Jaintia Group Exposed Along Jowai-Badarpur Road Section, Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya: Implication for Provenance and Palaeoclimate. Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol-100 (5), 661-673, ISSN: 0016-7622, https://doi.org/10.17491/jgsi/2024/173889
- Saikia, R. R., Taye, C. D., Amin, N., & Konwar, S., 2024. Physico-chemical parameters of traditional salt producing springs of Ancient Assam, Northeast India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge, Vol-23 (2), 119-127. https://doi.org/10.56042/ijtk.v23i2.3161
- Bordoloi, A., Chutia, A., & Taye, C. D., 2023. Reservoir characterization and rock eval pyrolysis of clastic sedimentary rocks in the Geku Formation, Arunachal Pradesh, North-eastern India. Journal of The Indian Association of Sedimentologists, Vol-40 (I), 43–54. https://doi.org/10.51710/jias.v40iI.284
- Chutia, A., Gogoi, M. P., Taye, C. D., and Bordoloi, A., 2022. Petrography and clay mineral study of Siwalik Group, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh: Implications for tectonic setting and depositional environment. Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol-76 (4), 371-384, eISSN: 2582-3485.
- Bordoloi, A., Chutia, A., Taye, C. D. and Gogoi, M. P., 2022. Petrography and geochemistry of Palaeogene sandstones of Geku Formation, Yinkiong Group, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India: implications on provenance and tectonic setting. Journal of Sedimentary Environments, Vol-7 (4), 691-709, ISSN: 2662-5571, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43217-022-00116-4
- Chutia, A., Taye, C. D., Daimari, J. and Chutia, D., 2020. Petrography and Clay Mineralogical Study of the Siwalik Group of Rocks Exposed along Pasighat-Mariyang Road Section, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Journal of Geological Society of India, Vol-95 (3), 263-272, ISSN: 0016-7622, 10.1007/s12594-020-1424-1
- Chutia, A., Taye, C. D., Nath, D., and Chutia, D., 2019. Provenance of the Yinkiong Group exposed along Pasighat-Mariyang Road section, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh: A petrographic, heavy mineral and clay mineralogical approach. Indian Journal of Geosciences, Vol-73 (4), 253-264, eISSN: 2582-3485.
- Taye, C. D. and Rakshit, R., 2018. Morphotectonic Study of Tawang River Basin, Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, NE India. Earth Science India, Vol-11 (1), 11-22, eISSN: 0974-8350.
- Taye, C. D. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2017. Mineral Chemistry and Thermobarometry of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Yamne Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Applied Geochemistry, Vol-19 (4), 400-415, ISSN: 0972-1967.
Book Chapters
- Taye, C., 2021. The Rock Cumulates of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India: Representing an Ophiolitic Signature. In. Rao, B.V. (Ed), “Recent Trends in Earth Science Research in North East India”, South eastern book agencies, Nagaland University, India, 204-228, ISBN: 978-93-89262-08-7.
- Rakshit, R. and Taye, C., 2021. Morphotectonic Aspects and Their Relationship with Vulnerable Features in and Around SeLa Synclinorium, Western Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. In. Rao, B.V. (Ed), “Recent Trends in Earth Science Research in North East India”, South eastern book agencies, Nagaland University, India, 335-348, ISBN: 978-93-89262-08-7.
Conference Proceedings
- Chutia, A. and Taye, C., 2014. Geoscientific methodologies and their role in climate change governance, Pre-convention volume-19th convention of Indian Geological congress and International conference on “climate change & natural resources Development Strategies: Risk Management and Governance of Mountainous Region”, 73-74, ISBN: 978-81-920724-4-9.
Other publications (Journals with ISSN number)
- Taye, C. D. and Chutia, A., 2016. Physical And Chemical Characteristics of a few Hot Springs of Tawang and West Kameng District, Arunachal Pradesh, Northeast India. Journal of Assam Science Society, Vol-57 (1 & 2), 47-55, ISSN: 0587-1921.
- Taye, C. D. and Rakshit, R., 2016. A GIS based Study on Drainage Anomalies of Gang River Basin, Western Arunachal Pradesh, NE, India. Asian Journal of Spatial Science, Vol-4, 55-60, ISSN: 2347-7636.
- Taye, C. D. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2016. Geochemical characteristics and Geotectonic setting of the plutonic rocks of Lower Siang and Yamne valley, East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. South East Asian Journal of Sedimentary Basin Research, joint Vol-2-3-4(1), 23-27, ISSN: 2320 – 6829.
- Bhattacharyya, P., Bhagawati, C. and Taye, C., 2013. The Fission Track Ages of Some Co-Genetic Minerals in the Granitic Rocks From Nongstoin Area of Central Assam-Meghalaya Plateau, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-3(9), 35-39, ISSN: 2249-555X.
- Taye, C., 2013. Museology and Contribution of Museums in the Field of Geology, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-3(8), 335-337, ISSN: 2249-555X.
- Taye, C. and Bhattacharyya, P., 2013. Petrographic Characteristics of Basement Rocks in A few Bore Holes of Upper Assam Basin, Global Research Analysis, Vol-2(2), 116-118, ISSN: 2277 – 8160.
- Bhattacharyya, P., Goswami, T. K. and Taye, C., 2012a. Petrography of the Volcanic and Metavolcanic Rocks of Middle Siang Valley, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India, Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol-1(8), 4-8, ISSN: 2249-555X.
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Bhattacharyya, P., Taye, C. and Patra, L., 2012b. The Plutonic and Hypabyssal Rocks in Lower Siang Valley-A Petrographic Investigation, Global Research Analysis, Vol-1(4), 35-37, ISSN: 2277 – 8160.
PRESENTATIONS
Conference presentations
- Raghupratim Rakshit and Chaitra Dhar Taye (2017) A Study on Access in Academic Institutions: A big Challenge for Specially Abled Persons. Poster presentation competition at the National Science Day Celebration on the theme “Science and Technology for Specially Abled Persons” organized by Dibrugarh University Research Scholars’ Association (DURSA), Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 28th February, 2017.
- Ananya Chutia, J N Sarma and Chaitra Dhar Taye (2016) A study on the concretions of the Tipam Sandstone Formation exposed at Dilli Ghat, Upper Assam Basin, India. Oral presentation at the National Conference and 33rd Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists with Emphasis on Energy Resources and Climate Change” organized by Department of Geology, Centre for Advanced Study, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 12-14th November, 2016.
- Chaitradhar Taye and Pramathesh Bhattacharyya (2016) Mineral Chemistry and Thermobarometry of the Mafic Igneous Rocks of Siang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Geology, Geochemistry, Tectonics, Energy and Mineral Resources of North East India” organized by Department of Geology, Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, Meriema, 9-11th November, 2016.
- C Taye and P Bhattacharyya (2014) Geochemical Characteristics of the Mafic and Felsic Volcanic Rocks of Yamne Valley, East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Geology, Tectonics, Geo-Hazards & Natural Resources of North East India” organized by Department of Geology, Pachhunga University College, Aizawl, Mizoram, 3-4th November, 2014.
- C Taye, P Bhattacharyya and R Chakrabarti (2014) Evidences of Subduction related volcanism in the Abor volcanics of Yamne Valley, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the National Seminar on “Rock Deformation Structures” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 29-30th October, 2014.
- Rupjyoti Hazarika, Nandita Dutta and Chaitradhar Taye (2013) Enhanced Oil Recovery: its Opportunities and Techniques. Poster presentation competition at the Petro Conclave, organized by Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 7-8th October, 2013.
- C Taye (2012) Hot Spring Zones Observed in Himalayan Region in and Around Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye (2012) Studies on the petrography of metavolcanic rocks of Pugging Area East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye and L Patra (2012) The plutonic and hypabyssal rocks in the Lower Siang valley – A Petrographic Investigation. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Multidisciplinary approach in Sedimentary Basin Studies” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 15-16th March, 2012.
- P Bhattacharyya, C Taye and L Patra (2011) Petrographic study of plutonic and hypabassal rocks in and around Siang-Yamne river confluence of East Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Poster presentation at the International Conference on “Indian Monsoon and Himalayan Geodynamics” organized by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun, 02-05th November, 2011.
- Chaitradhar Taye and Pramathesh Bhattacharyya (2008) Petrographic Characteristics of Basement rocks encountered in a few boreholes in Upper Assam Basin. Oral presentation at the National Seminar on “Frontier areas of Research in Geology of NE India” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 11-12th November, 2008.
Short Term Courses/Workshop/Training Program Attended
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One week workshop on “Petrography” organized by Department of Geological Sciences, Gauhati University, Guwahati from 27th March to 1st April, 2017.
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Regional workshop on “Wellbore Stability, Principles of Analog Models-Dynamic Scaling & Cross Section Balancing” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 20-21st September, 2016.
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Regional workshop on “Access in Museums in South Asia” organized by Commonwealth Association of Museums (CAM) and Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II museum (MSMS-II), City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 25th-28th March, 2016.
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3rd Geophysical workshop on “Exploring shallow subsurface problems by electrical methods of geophysical investigations” organized by SPG Dibrugarh University Chapter, Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 5th to 7th October, 2015.
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DST sponsored training program on “Construction of balanced cross sections and structural profiles in deformed terrains.” organized by Department of Applied Geology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, 31th October, 2014.
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Participated and attend the field trip at the First Meet of Himalayan Young Researchers, organized by G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand, 7-9th September, 2014.
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Participated in the National Conference on "Sedimentation and Tectonics with Special Reference to Energy Resources of North-East India and 30th Convention of Indian Association of Sedimentologists" organized by Department of Earth Science, Manipur University, Imphal, 28-30th November, 2013.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES (CURRENT ACADEMIC YEAR)
GEOLOGY (CORE):
Paper-GEOC-101: Earth System Science
Paper-GEOC-301: Igneous Petrology
Paper-GEOC-401: Metamorphic Petrology (Practical)
Paper-GEOC-403: Hydrogeology and Oceanography
Paper-GEOD-501: Exploration Geology
Paper-GEOC-601: Engineering Geology
Paper-GEOD-601: Fuel Geology (Practical)
GEOLOGY (GENERIC):
1. First Semester
Paper-GEOG-101: Essentials of Geology
Paper-GEOG-201: Rocks and Minerals (Practical)
Paper-GEOG-301: Physics and Chemistry of Earth (Practical)
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Member:
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- Curricular Aspects Committee, J.B. College (May, 2022 to Present)
- Research Committee, J.B. College (November, 2021 to Present)
- Sports Cell Committee, J.B. College, (November, 2021 to Present)
- Academic Calendar Committee, J.B. College (October, 2021 to Present)
- Red Ribbon Club, J.B. College Unit, (February, 2021 to Present)
- Phanidhar Sharma Memorial Lecture Committee, J.B. College (October, 2020)